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USC fans can look forward to a team that might actually win after football loses bowl hopes against Cougars / 20
SINCE 1912
UTROJAH
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
MONDAY
November 13, 2000
Of interest...
Thematic Option offers much opportunity, hut is hurt hy hidden faculty weaknesses / 4
News Digest 2 Calendar 2
Opinions 4 Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXXXXI. no. 53 www.usc.edu/dt
L.A. protesters call for Florida revote
Election: Hundreds decry ballot confusion, insist that Gore is the legitimate winner
By BRENDAN LOY
Assignment Editor
A throng of protesters — several USC students, at least one television star and several hundred concerned citizens — amassed outside the Los Angeles federal building Saturday to voice their outrage over the disputed presidential election, insisting that Democratic candidate Al Gore is the legitimate winner.
The demonstrators were supported by hundreds of passing motorists who honked their horns in response to dozens of signs proclaiming, “Honk for a revote" and "Honk if you believe in fair democracy."
The event was part of a national Qjrfrjo nf day of protest involving similar
wljjllo Ul demonstrations in cities around the
country.
"(Republican George W. Bush) claims that he's won the presidency,” said Mary Abdo, a USC junior majoring in cinema-television critical studies. .‘‘The man thinks that he has become president. And it’s frustrating because you know that if they recounted those votes, it would show that to be false.”
At issue are thousands of votes in Palm Beach County, Fla., that some say do not reflect the will of the voters because of a confusing ballot that placed Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan’s name on the right side of the page between Bush, who was first on the ballot, and Gore, who was second on the left-hand side.
According to various press reports, as many as 3,000 voters may have accidentally chosen Buchanan when they meant to vote for Gore, and as many as 19,000 more may have picked Buchanan, then realized their mistake and voted for Gore as well — and consequently had their ballots disqualified for over-voting.
Some protesters at Saturday’s rally wanted only a hand recount of all Florida votes. Hand recounts are now underway in some counties, pending the resolution today of a federal lawsuit filed by the Bush campaign to stop the count Bush's camp claims it would increase the chances of fraud in the vote-counting process.
“It seems to me that there would be a Republican and a Democrat present for every hand count, so any concern about any malicious mischief is very unwarranted, because 1 can't imagine that either party would allow a hand count to transpire without a representative from both sides,” said demonstrator Deborah Hanan.
But unlike Hanan, who called the idea of a new election in Palm Beach County "ridiculous," most protesters at the rally along Wilshire Boulevard demanded more than
of Protest
These were among the homemade posters brandished at Saturdays rally:
“Down with King George"
“Put Bush in a lockbox”
“Please count slow for Al & Joe”
“Don't get Bushwhacked"
“Grandma didn't vote Buchanan"
“Down with electile dysfunction”
“Trust the people, not SloboGeorge MilosoBush”
“Read My Lips — No New Rutherford"
just a recount They want a “revote."
“I’m here because I want a revote. and 1 want the American people to speak their minds and get the person in office who should be there," said Camryn Manheim, of ABC’s “The Practice” and a protester at Saturday’s jally.
Manheim said there was “some fuzzy balloting" in Florida, which confused even some of her friends’ relatives who live in Palm Beach County.
“I know people who know people who were confused, asked for another ballot, were denied, (and) were so upset, they punched two (holes on the ballot) so at least Buchanan’s would be void," Manheim said.
Eileen Kowalski, a USC junior majoring in creative writing, agreed. She said a revote is the only fair option, despite the possibility that some supporters of Green Party candidate Ralph Nader might switch their votes to Gore now that they know Nader did not get the 5 percent nationally that he needed for federal funding — and now that they know that the entire national result of the race between Bush and Gore rests squarely on their county.
“1 think the big difference isn’t going to be the Nader supporters, but it's going to be the Buchanan supporters that switch over, and that's what the Republicans are afraid of," she said. “The fact that 19,000 votes were thrown out and not counted in this election is ridiculous, and it really leaves people feeling disenfranchised.”
Other demonstrators had wider goals in mind. Katy I see Election, page 14 I
To the streets.
Protesters of the disputed presidential election take their case to Wilshire Boulevard on Saturday.
Above, USC students Mary Abdo and Beth VanBuecken debate their case with Bush supporter Woody Hughes. At right, protesters solicit support from passing motorists. Horns were honking nearly non-stop all afternoon.
Troy Week events to promote pride before UCLA game
Spirit: Events to include ‘Seinfeld’ star, pie eating contest, concert and movie night to bring students together
By RACHEL CAMPBELL
Managing Editor
It’s Troy Week — the week leading up to the USC vs. UCLA football game — and to get into the Trojan spirit, the Troy Week Committee has planned a number of events. Check out the schedule to get involved and prepare for beating the Bruins Saturday.
Today
Troy Week kicks off with a spirit rally at noon in Hahn Plaza. Along with the rally is a Carson Palmer Challenge. The winner of this quarterback competition will receive front row seats at the Jason Alexander event and a signed photograph from Alexander. Those not lucky enough to win the front row seats can still see
Alexander at Bovard Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
There will be a Major Motion Picture Campus Tour at Hahn Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a screening of “The Matrix" near Tommy Trojan at 7 p.m. It is advised to bring sleeping bags and mattress pads to the movie screening.
Wednesday
The ISA International Food Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
Hahn Plaza. Also taking place near the food fair is a dunk tank where students can try to dunk a yell leader or a Program Board staff member.
Thursday
A pie eating contest will take place in Hahn Plaza at noon. Later that day, a spirit rally followed by a concert in Hahn Plaza is scheduled starting at 7 p.m.
Friday
To round up the weeks activities is Save Tommy Night which lasts
until midnight A number of activities will take place around the Tommy Trojan statue to defend it against any Bruins who may be hoping to pull a few pranks before Saturday's game.
Keep an eye out for USC/UCLA game T-shirts, which will be sold in Hahn Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday
The week's activities will culminate in the USC vs. UCLA game, which will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
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Basketball?
Photos by Brendan Loy I Daily Trojan
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USC fans can look forward to a team that might actually win after football loses bowl hopes against Cougars / 20
SINCE 1912
UTROJAH
Student newspaper of the University of Southern California
MONDAY
November 13, 2000
Of interest...
Thematic Option offers much opportunity, hut is hurt hy hidden faculty weaknesses / 4
News Digest 2 Calendar 2
Opinions 4 Lifestyle 7
The Buzz 7 Classifieds 16
Crossword 17 Sports 20
vol. CXXXXI. no. 53 www.usc.edu/dt
L.A. protesters call for Florida revote
Election: Hundreds decry ballot confusion, insist that Gore is the legitimate winner
By BRENDAN LOY
Assignment Editor
A throng of protesters — several USC students, at least one television star and several hundred concerned citizens — amassed outside the Los Angeles federal building Saturday to voice their outrage over the disputed presidential election, insisting that Democratic candidate Al Gore is the legitimate winner.
The demonstrators were supported by hundreds of passing motorists who honked their horns in response to dozens of signs proclaiming, “Honk for a revote" and "Honk if you believe in fair democracy."
The event was part of a national Qjrfrjo nf day of protest involving similar
wljjllo Ul demonstrations in cities around the
country.
"(Republican George W. Bush) claims that he's won the presidency,” said Mary Abdo, a USC junior majoring in cinema-television critical studies. .‘‘The man thinks that he has become president. And it’s frustrating because you know that if they recounted those votes, it would show that to be false.”
At issue are thousands of votes in Palm Beach County, Fla., that some say do not reflect the will of the voters because of a confusing ballot that placed Reform Party candidate Pat Buchanan’s name on the right side of the page between Bush, who was first on the ballot, and Gore, who was second on the left-hand side.
According to various press reports, as many as 3,000 voters may have accidentally chosen Buchanan when they meant to vote for Gore, and as many as 19,000 more may have picked Buchanan, then realized their mistake and voted for Gore as well — and consequently had their ballots disqualified for over-voting.
Some protesters at Saturday’s rally wanted only a hand recount of all Florida votes. Hand recounts are now underway in some counties, pending the resolution today of a federal lawsuit filed by the Bush campaign to stop the count Bush's camp claims it would increase the chances of fraud in the vote-counting process.
“It seems to me that there would be a Republican and a Democrat present for every hand count, so any concern about any malicious mischief is very unwarranted, because 1 can't imagine that either party would allow a hand count to transpire without a representative from both sides,” said demonstrator Deborah Hanan.
But unlike Hanan, who called the idea of a new election in Palm Beach County "ridiculous," most protesters at the rally along Wilshire Boulevard demanded more than
of Protest
These were among the homemade posters brandished at Saturdays rally:
“Down with King George"
“Put Bush in a lockbox”
“Please count slow for Al & Joe”
“Don't get Bushwhacked"
“Grandma didn't vote Buchanan"
“Down with electile dysfunction”
“Trust the people, not SloboGeorge MilosoBush”
“Read My Lips — No New Rutherford"
just a recount They want a “revote."
“I’m here because I want a revote. and 1 want the American people to speak their minds and get the person in office who should be there," said Camryn Manheim, of ABC’s “The Practice” and a protester at Saturday’s jally.
Manheim said there was “some fuzzy balloting" in Florida, which confused even some of her friends’ relatives who live in Palm Beach County.
“I know people who know people who were confused, asked for another ballot, were denied, (and) were so upset, they punched two (holes on the ballot) so at least Buchanan’s would be void," Manheim said.
Eileen Kowalski, a USC junior majoring in creative writing, agreed. She said a revote is the only fair option, despite the possibility that some supporters of Green Party candidate Ralph Nader might switch their votes to Gore now that they know Nader did not get the 5 percent nationally that he needed for federal funding — and now that they know that the entire national result of the race between Bush and Gore rests squarely on their county.
“1 think the big difference isn’t going to be the Nader supporters, but it's going to be the Buchanan supporters that switch over, and that's what the Republicans are afraid of," she said. “The fact that 19,000 votes were thrown out and not counted in this election is ridiculous, and it really leaves people feeling disenfranchised.”
Other demonstrators had wider goals in mind. Katy I see Election, page 14 I
To the streets.
Protesters of the disputed presidential election take their case to Wilshire Boulevard on Saturday.
Above, USC students Mary Abdo and Beth VanBuecken debate their case with Bush supporter Woody Hughes. At right, protesters solicit support from passing motorists. Horns were honking nearly non-stop all afternoon.
Troy Week events to promote pride before UCLA game
Spirit: Events to include ‘Seinfeld’ star, pie eating contest, concert and movie night to bring students together
By RACHEL CAMPBELL
Managing Editor
It’s Troy Week — the week leading up to the USC vs. UCLA football game — and to get into the Trojan spirit, the Troy Week Committee has planned a number of events. Check out the schedule to get involved and prepare for beating the Bruins Saturday.
Today
Troy Week kicks off with a spirit rally at noon in Hahn Plaza. Along with the rally is a Carson Palmer Challenge. The winner of this quarterback competition will receive front row seats at the Jason Alexander event and a signed photograph from Alexander. Those not lucky enough to win the front row seats can still see
Alexander at Bovard Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
There will be a Major Motion Picture Campus Tour at Hahn Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a screening of “The Matrix" near Tommy Trojan at 7 p.m. It is advised to bring sleeping bags and mattress pads to the movie screening.
Wednesday
The ISA International Food Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in
Hahn Plaza. Also taking place near the food fair is a dunk tank where students can try to dunk a yell leader or a Program Board staff member.
Thursday
A pie eating contest will take place in Hahn Plaza at noon. Later that day, a spirit rally followed by a concert in Hahn Plaza is scheduled starting at 7 p.m.
Friday
To round up the weeks activities is Save Tommy Night which lasts
until midnight A number of activities will take place around the Tommy Trojan statue to defend it against any Bruins who may be hoping to pull a few pranks before Saturday's game.
Keep an eye out for USC/UCLA game T-shirts, which will be sold in Hahn Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday
The week's activities will culminate in the USC vs. UCLA game, which will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Got
Basketball?
Photos by Brendan Loy I Daily Trojan
I